Todd Smith

Todd Smith helps lead K-State's Advanced Manufacturing and Bulk Solids Technology Center, which is the only university-based facility and staff in North America dedicated to helping industry with powder and bulk solids challenges.

Previously, Todd spent 38 years in the bulk solids industry, first at four different DuPont plants, then as engineering manager at MAC Equipment (now Schenck Process), and then general manager of Coperion K-Tron Salina and vice president of the company’s Global Systems Group.

He earned a Mechanical Engineering degree in 1981 and an M.B.A in 1998. He has authored one book, as well as many magazine articles and technical papers.

Todd serves as a board member or advisor for several trade journal, university and industry organizations.